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Indian naval ship Sunayna arrives in Colombo for three-day IOS SAGAR deployment
Indian Naval Ship Sunayna arrived at Colombo port for a three-day visit as part of its ongoing IOS SAGAR deployment in the Indian Ocean Region. The visit involves a multinational crew and will include open harbour access and future joint exercises with Sri Lanka Navy.
Why It Matters
The visit reflects India's Neighbourhood First policy and ongoing maritime security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.
Timeline
3 Events
Sunayna departs Colombo; joint passage exercise planned with Sri Lanka Navy
May 18, 2026
Upon departure on May 18, 2026, the sailors would conduct a joint passage exercise with the Sri Lanka Navy.
Sunayna arrives in Colombo for a three-day visit
May 15, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Sunayna arrived at Colombo port for a three-day visit as part of its ongoing IOS SAGAR deployment in the Indian Ocean Region.
IOS SAGAR sea phase flag-off from Mumbai (start of second edition deployment)
April 2026
IOS SAGAR deployment entered its second edition with the sea phase flagged off from Mumbai in April 2026.